Prepare against Sarah Dierckens
Belgium · World #42,566 classical · FIDE ID 205745
Our database contains 129 games by Sarah Dierckens, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Dierckens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Dierckens before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,923 | 1,955 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,949 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,877 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 32 | 27 | 70 | 24.8% |
| As White | 67 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 16 | 12 | 34 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Dierckens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Dierckens's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 97.0% | 36.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dierckens usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dierckens usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dierckens usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dierckens usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 70.3% | 28.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.0% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
Sarah Dierckens's chess games
All 129 games by Sarah Dierckens in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Ivona Purgar | 2,136 | 19th chT-EU w | C14 |
| Jul 2018 | Christian Hafner | 2,072 | Charleroi Open | A38 |
| Jul 2003 | Caroline Cochet | 2,071 | chT-EU U18 Girls 4th | A07 |
| Sep 2005 | Karelle Bolon | 2,064 | ch-EU U18 Girls | B43 |
| Sep 2016 | Amina Sherif | 2,028 | Olympiad Women-42 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,920 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,924 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,865 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
| ch-BEL Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Dierckens's chess games?
129 games by Sarah Dierckens, from Jan 2004 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sarah Dierckens has played.
What does Sarah Dierckens play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Sarah Dierckens opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Dierckens answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Sarah Dierckens play as White?
As White, Sarah Dierckens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Dierckens play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Dierckens most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sarah Dierckens's FIDE rating?
Sarah Dierckens is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sarah Dierckens played?
Our database contains 129 games by Sarah Dierckens, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Dierckens?
129 games by Sarah Dierckens reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.